Full storm history reportKnow the Storm Risk Before It Becomes Expensive Damage.Get a full report of past flood, hail, and tornado events at any address.
Get full report

Tornado History

Ottertail Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Ottertail, Minnesota as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 2004 through 2020. The strongest matching rating is F2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is July 8, 2020, and minimum reported property damage totals $950K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$950K
Avg Length8.7 mi
Avg Width142 yd

Want to check tornado history for a specific address?Use the address lookup to see nearby historical tornado tracks, dates, ratings, and distance from the location.

Check any address

Key Tornado Facts for Ottertail, Minnesota

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Ottertail, Minnesota with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 18.69 miles in Ottertail, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Ottertail, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Aug 2, 2004

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Ottertail, Minnesota, June is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

10

Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

EF0
F1
EF1
F2

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$750K$75K$8K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2020 with at least $750K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 June 20, 20052005EF1 July 8, 20202020F1 August 2, 20042004EF0 June 20, 20142014© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
June 20, 2005F2Otter Tail, Minnesota4 mi200 yd00N/A
July 8, 2020EF1Otter Tail, Minnesota18.69 mi250 yd00$750K
August 2, 2004F1Otter Tail, Minnesota12 mi100 yd00$200K
June 20, 2014EF0Otter Tail, Minnesota0.3 mi20 yd00N/A

Want to check a home, business, or exact property?Search any address to compare nearby historical tornado tracks against that specific location.

Check any address
Address-level storm reportGet flood, hail, and tornado history for any property.PastStorms turns historical storm data into a focused report before damage becomes an expensive surprise.
Visit PastStorms

Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.